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George Tennyson, R. C. A. F., is a Timmins visitor this week. Sgt. Hugh Allen, Canadian Army, was a weekâ€"end visitor to town last week. THURSDAY, DECEMBER O9TH, 1943 LAC Norwood Paukert, R.CAF., staâ€" tioned a Camp Borden, was a visitor to "I‘mmins last week. Miss Vivian Pierce returned on day from a weekâ€"end visit to F kasing. Mrs. F. Newman anxd young son turned on Friday, after visiting her brother in Montreal. Pill â€" Cumm arrived on Friday from Alaska, to visit his friends and relaâ€" tives in itown. Jack Dunit: 5ebumed to Timmins last week from working on the Alaskan Highnway. Mr. Jack McLellan returned on Monâ€" Gay afiter spending a few days down south. Lisut. J. Sparrow, stationed at Pelâ€" awawa, artived on Monday to spend A leave in town. Mrs. Hector (‘Spider‘") McKinnon, accompanied by her baby son, left on Mcrday for Winnipeg, where she will szeond the winter months. P. O. Noodie Lejambe, RCAF., is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lejambe, Spruce St., this week. ~P.O. Ronald Sutherland, R.C.A.F., reâ€" turned to his station this week after spending a leave with his brother, Bert Sutherland, in town. Wren Katrine Morin returned to her station @a% Halifax this week, after spendinrg a furlough at the home of hetr parents, Hemlock St. Lievut. Leslie Redford, Canadian Army sbaton:ed at Petawawa, left on Tuesâ€" day after spending a furlough visiting his family in town. 1\-‘% Lee returned on Monday acâ€" ccmpafn'led by his daughiter, Mary, after attending Mrs. Lee‘s funeral in Calaâ€" bogie. _ _ Leo Chenier, Canadian Army staâ€" ticned at Camp Borden .accompanied by his wife spenit a leave at his parental home, Mattagami Heights, last week. Mrs. Chenier, who has been living in Nova Scotia, will remiain here in town Since he was elected, to office in 1939, Mayor Brunette‘s administration has reduced Timmins Tax rate from the 63.95 mills at which it stood in 1939, to 54.50 mills, the 1943 rate. On an average Timmins home assessed at $2500, this decrease in taxation results in a saving of approximately $25 a year, almost one month‘s rent per year to the Timmins homeâ€"owner. The mayor promised lowertaxes when he was elected to office. He has made the taxes lower and he pledges furâ€" ther reductions. d money was paid by the mine in return I10r UM€Q TICIIES WILLL from under actual Timmins property. Of this large amoun! Timmins, from which the gold was actually produced, rec of the Hollinger‘s taxes. The other 96 percent. of the $1,6( minion and Provincial Government. A larger share of th Mayor Brunette in a brief now being prepared, would give the money it deserves and would finance postâ€"war plans. Because he believes Timmins should be backed by other industries besides its mines, Mavor Brunette is already working toward establshment of new factories in Timmins. With a large power supply available here and centrallyâ€"located for the emprlovment of forest resources in the making of plywood and plastics, ‘Timâ€" mins is in a position to offer real inducements to maunfacturers. Mayor Brunette is already in touch with Canada‘s leading plastics firm and expects to be able next week to announce concrete information on a large new industry to employ Timmins labour in the postâ€"war period. * First Timmins man to make a staightforward appeal to the officials of Transâ€" Canada Air Lines for the establishment c/? an airport in Timmins was Mayor Emile Brunette. His efforts to have an airport established in Timmins in the postâ€" war period now have the full backing of the Aeronautical Institute of Canada, and will be given a full hearing shortly by government officials. Mayor Brunette has consistently worked for th@ establishment of a good airport in Timmins for the employment at home of Timmins young men when they are released from the R.C.A.F. The Hollinger Mine paid in Greater Share of Mine Taxes New Industries for Timmins Continued Lower Taxes Mayor Brunette‘s 8â€"Point Program to Improve Our Town Te A Timmins Airport He Stands for Experience, Mr. Eddie Proulx arrived toâ€"day from Sudbury. Bill Burwell, RC.AMC., visited relaâ€" tives and friends in town last week. Pte. Guy Chenier, Canadian Army staâ€" tioned at Camp Borden, visited friends in Timmins last weekâ€"end. Walter Reeve, of the R. C. A. P. spending a furloughâ€"with his family towIl Ed. Reed, ofâ€" the Canadian Army, spent weekâ€"end leave at his home on Fourth Avenue. Lieut. Hugh Montgomery, stationed in New Brunswick is spending a furâ€" lough at the home of his | m‘s Maple, Street. \ Lance Cpl. Marshall Hancock, staâ€" tioned at Camp Borden, is szpending a short leave at his home, 44 Toke %., this week. Freddie Chenisr, Canadian Army staâ€" tioned at Camp Borden, left on Tuesâ€" day after spending ia leave at his home in Mattagami Heights. Many friends will regret to know that Mrs. Musgrove, mother of Mrs. Cumâ€" ming, Sky Block, is ill in St. Mary‘s hosp Many of his friends will regret to learn that CGilbert Hill was aperated on this week for appendicltis, anda all conâ€" vey the hope that he will soon be up and around aga‘in, completely recovered. Pob Laidlaw, RCAF., left for his station at Brandon, Man., on Wednesâ€" day after spending a leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Laidâ€" law, Maple St. Another Timmins Lady Recerves Letter from Queen "I was so excited I could hardly read it," were the words of Mrs. George Gibâ€" son, 20 Messines avenue, in reference to the letter she received on Friday from Her Majesty the Queen, expreSssâ€" ing thanks for the care of evacuees. Mrs. Gibson was greatly thrilled over the letter mentioning its sincerity and ital in taxes last year approximately $1,600,000.â€" This n return for the riches which the company mined operty. Of this large amount of taxes, the town of i was actually produced, received about 4 percent. other 96 percent. of the $1,600,000 went to the Doâ€" ment. A larger share of these taxes, as urged by, heins nrenared. would give the town of Timmins beautiful wording. treasure it" she said Mrs: Gibson, in September of 1940," received two little children into he1 home, Grace and Percy Blackman, wi were aged 7 and 8 1espect1vclv Tn, children had been born in Timmins and | had left in 1937, with their parents, for Great Britain where they lived untxl‘ coming to Canada as evacuees. The ‘ children stayed with Mrs. Gibson iu' 16 months when their mother arrived in Canada too, and aifter spending four months in Timmins the family moved to Paris, Ont., where they are now makâ€" ing their home. Mr. Blackman also being in Britain at the outbreak of war, ! is a member of the Canadian Army in England. Members and Friends ° of the Leglon Proceeds to P1'0v1de Christâ€"| I mas Cheér to Some Familâ€" ies of Returned Soldiers l A card party for members and friendsi only will be held in the Legion Hall, on Friday December 17th, the proceeds of which will be used to provide Christ. mas Cheer to a few needy families of returned soldiers in the town. A very gool time is being planned and groups : Typical of Reâ€"make Centres being estabiished in this; small group watch their teacher describe the over old clothes. In this same centre, over 1,000 turned out by amateur sewers, Every article of made from reâ€"claimed material, Try a Want Ad. in The Advance SEWING CLASSâ€"1943 STYLE I will certain THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, ag established in all parts of Canada, cher describe the first steps in making entre, over 1,008 garments have been Every article of wearing apparel was * Card Party for 3 TWembers and Friends ° of the Legion A card party for members and friendsi only will be held in the Legion Hall, on Friday December 17th, the proceeds of which will be used to provide Christ. mas Cheer to a few needy families of returned soldiers in the town. A very gool time is being planned and groups can plan their own game, bridge, crib, whist. (A light lunch and refreshments Harmonious, Honest Service ‘TTMMINS, ONTARNIO will be provided and it is hoped that those who have enjoyed the comfort of the Legion Club will take the opâ€" portunity of again partaking of the enjoyable evening planned. All memâ€" bers of the executive have tickets and they can also be secured from the Steward at the Club. Buy your ticket early and help this very worthy cause. Petawawa Hockey Team to Play Porcupine Allâ€"Stars Hockey fans of the camp are in for a real treat toâ€"morrow night at the McIntyre Arena when the Petawawa Army team clashes in an exhibition game with the Porcupine Allâ€"Stars. The game is scheduled to commence at 8.15\ and all are urged to be on hand right from the gong. The subscriber‘s of last years seats will be given an opportunity to pick up their tickets before tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10 am. at the Arena, Bob Crosby says and after that the seats go on sale until sold out, and its looks like this will be the order. The Porcupine Allâ€"Stars have a fine lineâ€" up of players and include some of the best players available now of the Senior‘ Mines League of last year led by the Carnegie brothers and others of similar playing ability. The Petawawa Army team is also a very strong aggregation and all those who like to see a real lively hockey game should not miss this one. During the season it is the intention of the McIntyre to have several outside Armed Forees teams visit the McIntyre Arena and play the Porcuping Allâ€"Stars. this will give hockey fans a chance to see some real fast hockey. { The Senior Mines League will get unâ€" der way on Monday night when two of the three teams forming the local group will match their prowess. This is anâ€" other game none should miss. T As au lasi reminder the seats for the Exhibition game Petawawa Army VS. Porcupine Allâ€"Stars go on sale after 10 a.m. f‘riday morning and the game is scheduled for 8.15 pm. Priday evening at the McIntyre Arena. Highâ€"grade Samples from _ | Week‘s Run of the Press: Globe and Mail: It is said 20 per cent of Canadian foresters working in sScotâ€" land have married Scottish girls. As the Scot would claim, there‘s naething the matter wi‘ that. Toronto Telegram: The man who deals in the doubleâ€"cross usually gets crossed up. Brandofi Ssun: The good thing about a modern popular song is that it doesn‘t stay popular long. Sudbury Star: A Massey man is reâ€" sorted to have cured his ingrowing toe bour Board granting one week‘s The recent order by the Dominion War La go far enough, Mayor Brunette holiday with pay to Porcupine mimers did not maintains. Several of the local mining companies wished to have the miners granted two weeks instead ‘of the brief sevenâ€"day vacation. It is Mayor Brunette‘s intention, through the Town Council to bring the necessary pressure on the War EUEA L Tss n n o «_ in tm« Aerision. urging two weeks‘ hnolidays. VAAA N AP ME C Labour Board to bring a_b'ouâ€"t- av éhange in this decision, urging two weeks Nnolldays. Mr. Brunette also will contribute council support and approval for passing of legisâ€" lation to make two weeks‘ holidays with pay compulsory in all lines of business. A lasting, practical tribute to the Timmins méen who have died and will die in this war, is one of the purposes behind Mayor Brunette‘s plan for a large com»â€" munity centre in Timmins. Mr. Brunette proposes to erect a large modern build~â€" ing which will house large auditorium, a vastlyâ€"expanded public library, heated swimming pool and many other muchâ€"needed community facilities, This building would be erected as a memorial to Timmins‘ war heroes, not as a decorâ€" ation but as a tribute to them, where Timmins residents can gnio(/' to the full all the benefits of a free pleasant world which these men died 40 prot ct. made impossible by wartime shortages but also new, CaAuleé the entire populaticn. These projects, to cost more than clude street widening, the reclaiming of river banks, new ¢ public works departments, street paving, sidewalk paving xn P s‘ . wl y ie CY m The town engincer‘s department has vast postâ€"war public works program in â€" necessary services to the sections of the iéfée projects contemplated and Ever since he assumed office when the war began, Mayor Brunette has been endeavouring to obtain approval by the government of plans for the erection of a new filtration plant to supply better and purer water to Timmins homes. The permission was never granted because of wartime material shortage. â€" The plans for this $250,C00 project have already been completed and are in the Town Engiâ€" neer‘s possession with the money for the project budgeted. This filtration plant will be built as soon as the war ends and will enable the town to give Timmins residents better water at lower rates. naid by chopping off the what similar treatment of dandruff is contemplated Globe and Mail: The news is that a United States doctor is making penicil« lin in his kitchen at a cost of five cents a plateful. No doubt something will be done about this. Exchange: All men are poor, when it comes to talking about their worldly goods to the tax collector. Globe and Mail: Wisconsin blind man shoots a splendidly antlered deer. Who will explain the sense that made his aim perfect? _ Sense and Nonsense:Maybe another reason bad news travels so fast is that so many people always giva it momenâ€" tum. Orillia News Letter: The reason some people never get anywhere is because they are so busy directing others that they forget where they were going themselves. | Toronto Telegram: A good song title would be "Throw Another Lump of Coal on the Fire." That is, provided you had the coal. A Globe and,. Mail: Critics of Britain‘s itreatment of‘lndla should note that the country now has an army of more than two million men; secured under a sysâ€" tem of voluntary enlistment; also that about 500,000 of these are fighting for the Allies in various theatres of war. Christian Science Monitor: Maybe that genius in the Navy Department who reâ€"arranged the typewriter keyâ€" board in the interests of simplicity could do something for ours. The blamed thing can‘t spell. Two. Weeks‘ Holidays With Pay North Bay Nugget: At this writing the the Red posse appeared to have the culâ€" prits surrounded at the very scene of the Crimea. Sudbury Star: Out in Idaho a butter train jumped the track and strewed thousands of pounds of the precious substance over the fields. And here we are, 2,000 miles away, without a bicycle! Vast Postâ€"War Works Program Orillia Newsâ€"Letter: "Wanted â€" A 8.15 p.m. 265 RESERVED SEATS _ â€" â€" â€" â€" 4 1640 RESERVED SEATS _ â€" ~ â€" â€" CHILDREN‘S ADMISSION ~ â€" â€" ‘ Last year‘s subscriber‘s seats will be held until Friday, Morning 10 p.m. â€"â€" EXHIBITION HOCKEY PETAWAWA ARMY vs. PORCUPINE ALLâ€"STARS Friday, December 10th New Filtration Plant Community Centre toe. A some«â€" of the fuehrer‘s ent has already completed the estimates for t am in town, not only designed to provide the_ ; of the town where construction of them was~ ages but also new, extra facilities for the use of= jects, to cost more than two million dollars, inâ€"Z ng of river banks, new equipment for the town‘s= paving, sidewalk paving and a number of other~ # amigg already planned to make Timmins better. T good upright piano," says al1. ment in the Fergus Newsâ€"Record. . . . "You cannot be too careful what you allow in your home these days," says Hugh. s Globe and Mail: As to the bémbing of Berlin, the Nazis certainly asked for it. They had their great day in the. same game, but hardly will regard : initation as any kind of flattery. Ts Toronto Telegram: Even during war times tnere is a lull in the: news A firstâ€"class murder story is frequently given bigger headlines. Sense and Nonsense: Another reason that progress is always slow is the peoâ€" ple pulling have to out=â€" pull all those who are pulling back. Sudbury Star: Growing up: That lit«= tle interlude in the life of the teenâ€"age film star, between her first kiss and first divorce. 1 h 3 Mrs. G. Gauthier received word toâ€" day from her daughter, Cherry, R.C.A.F announcing her safe arrival overseas. ||| ARRIVED OVERSEAS EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED With scientific Accuracy Irvin Rosner, R. 0. 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